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Francesca D'Elia

CEO/Founder

Phone:

802-498-4988

Email:

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Professional Summary

Small business owner looking to take strong communication skills and self-motivated drive to the next level. Capitalizing on my knowledge of creative brands and content creation to bring a team together and demonstrate success. 

Skills

Content Strategy  Jewelry design & production     Communications  Project Management    Branding  Social Media    Event Planning    Communications    Creative Initiatives  Business Finances  Market research  Procreate  Microsoft Office  G-Suite  Website Development  E-Commerce  Business Strategy

Work Experience 

2013-Present

CEO/Founder, Homegrown Jewelry

  • Facilitate the start up and growth of a handmade jewelry business

  • Design, develop, and produce 5 collections each year

  • Lead creation of visual brand identity through digital and print materials

  • Lead photography and videography art direction

  • Create cohesive business strategy and implementation throughout all aspects of business at different growth stages

  • Manage contract workers for various projects

  • Create and publish content for 4 social media channels and email marketing campaigns

  • Attend various art festivals, markets, including Artists & Fleas Chelsea Market, and craft shows, as well as lead communications with wholesale partners and pop-up event hosts

  • Marketing: physical and digital, including building a social media, email communications, and e-commerce presence

2017-Present

Founder/Event Coordinator, Cambridge Small Business Festival

  • Plan and facilitate the event

  • Manage participation and communication with small business owners in Cambridge, VT

  • Create and distribute physical and digital advertisements

  • Manage financials including adhering to a budget 

2021

Town Administrator, Interim, Cambridge, VT

  • Responsible for proper operation of all town affairs under the Selectmen on a day to day basis

  • Act as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town. working under the policy supervision of the elected Board of Selectmen

  • Acts as communcations liaison between town members and the town government

2019-2020

Editor in Chief, HerCampus SMCVT

  • Managing executive board and chapter members

  • Communicating with national team members and advisors

  • Creating and publishing weekly content

  • Working with name-brand clients on marketing campaigns and events, including Garnier and College Fashion Week 

  • Raising awareness of Her Campus on the SMCVT campus and online

2013-2016

Gallery Assistant, Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries

  •  Assisted with the installation and deinstallation of exhibits, supervised the space and facilities regular work processes

  • Stored objects and produced objects from storage for exhibition or loan, maintained accurate and up to date location records at all times

  • Assisted the planning and implementation of events

  • Engaged visitors in a professional, friendly, and positive manner, maintained an extensive knowledge of artwork to educate and answer guest questions

Education

2016-2020

Saint Michael's College

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship. Minor in Economics.

Professional Development

  • GirlBoss Rally, NYC  | 2017

  • HerConference, NYC  | 2018

  • Nina Berenato's Jewelry Academy | 2021

  • The Social HQ Social Media Coaching | 2022

Awards

2020

HC x Aussie Business Plan Competition Winner

2019

SMCVT Pitch Your Passion Competition Winner

2016

Frog Hollow Emerging Artist Grant Recipient

Let's Get

Social

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
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